The truth is the same as the likely punchline: very carefully.
Animal keepers at Knowsley Safari first noticed Amaras limp earlier this year.
The ensuing x-rays showed Amara had suffered a broken ulna in her right front leg.
Amara can be seen here, making that cast look good.© University of Liverpool
The university vets were also not rhino specialists; rather, they were equine surgeons.
The five hour laparoscopic surgery took over 10 veterinarians to pull off.
The specialists involved included surgeons and anesthetists, the latter of whom certainly earned their pay on that day.
After 27 weeks, the cast was removed, and Amara rejoined the other rhinos.
Though the zoo staff are still monitoring her, so far, Amara gives the impression of doing well.
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